On Wednesday, in a statement Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, Australia will join the United States in a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. Australia’s move comes as other allies weigh similar moves to draw attention… Read More ›
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US Private sector should have full clarity on what’s happening in Xinjiang before operating there: State Department
In a statement the U.S. State Department said, the private sector should have full clarity on what is transpiring in Xinjiang, China. The statement comes at a time when the Biden Administration has decided it will not send government officials… Read More ›
Lessons from Wuhan Coronavirus should not be squandered: Oxford-AstraZeneca
In a statement vaccine maker Oxford-AstraZeneca said, future pandemics could potentially be more lethal than COVID-19; the lessons learned from coronavirus induced COVID-19 outbreak must not be squandered. According to Johns Hopkins University, the Wuhan Coronavirus has, so far, killed 5.26… Read More ›
Didi Global to delist from NYSE, aims to pursue listing at Hong Kong
On Friday, ride-hailing giant Didi Global said, it will delist from the New York Stock Exchange and pursue a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange following increased pressure from Chinese regulators. Earlier this year in July Didi had pushed ahead… Read More ›
Honduras signals U-turn, keeps China at bay, continues diplomatic relations with US, Taiwan
In a significant development, Honduran president Xiomara Castro said, the incoming government does not plan on establishing diplomatic ties with China as it prioritizes U.S. relations, signaling a reversal of her pre-election stance. Castro appears to have won the country’s… Read More ›
US EU to issue robust statement on China
The United States and the European Union are scheduled to issue a “robust” joint statement after emerging from a meeting on Thursday on their approach to China underscoring a convergence on the challenges posed by Beijing, said a senior U.S…. Read More ›
Factory activity in China contracted in November
Factory activity in China contracted in November following a fall in employment rates, reduced demands and rising prices weighing on manufacturers, showed a business survey the results of which were released on Wednesday. The Caixin/Markit Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)… Read More ›
Global airlines prepare to deal with Omicron fallout
Global airlines are bracing for a fresh round of volatility following the emergence of yet another COVID-19 variant Omicron which is likely to force them to adjust schedules and destinations at short notice and once again force them to rely… Read More ›
Existing COVID-19 vaccines are unlikely to be effective against Omicron COVID-19 variant: Moderna’s CEO Stéphane Bancel
In a significant development, Moderna’s CEO Stéphane Bancel said, it is unlikely that existing COVID-19 vaccines will be effective against the Omicron COVID-19 variant. With Bancel’s comments reaching the market, crude oil futures shed more than a dollar, the Nikkei gave… Read More ›
US to auction 32M of sour crude from 4 Strategic Petroleum Reserves sites
In a statement, the US Department of Energy said, the United States has launched an auction for 32 million barrels of crude from four strategic petroleum reserves (SPR) sites which will be delivered between late-December and April 2022. Washington’s sale… Read More ›